2019 Triton 18tx - 2 Year Review

Hello fans of Pauls Outdoor Academy. It is time for my 2-year review of my boat. Would I recommend it to you? Am I still happy with the purchase? Watch the video and let's find out. :) Thank you for watching.
You may notice my electronics have been upgraded. I will cover that in another video so I can do a thorough job.

[@lostviking540]

I have the CTX17 seats doing exact same thing after 4 years. Trailer paint holding up great, no peeling. Same issue w plug, I learned something ! Will try remeber to line it up next trip

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I finally have it down to a science 🙂

[@toddhatfield5181]

You actually give some of the best reviews I’ve seen. I’m looking at a used 2019 Triton exactly like yours. Thanks for taking the time to do this. You have helped me tremendously!

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Thank you so much for your comments, I really do appreciate them. If you need to know anything else about this specific boat, feel free to ask.

[@MegaJoehunter]

If both tires are like this, then flip the axle 180 degrees. It’s possible They have the crown upside down.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I appreciate it but I ended up replacing the entire axle. Please check that video out. Entire axle swap

[@randolphray7896]

I have a 2005 triton 186 vmag high performence aluminum boat.got it in o4 i love it. Still have it.ive had skeeters javoline trition sold to brunswick shortly after i got mine .the whuch at front of mine is not welded i never thought nothing about it.i think they all that way

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

RR Thank you for the comments. It is great know after that many years, you still love that boat. :) I don't pay much attention to mine, but I may still get it welded IF I KEEP that trailer. :) If you watch my 2-year review video of the same boat, I talk about the trailer just not being strong enough.

[@randolphray7896]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy no need for me to spend 35-40000 for another one mine works fine .the mercury efi 150 cranks first try evertime out run alot of fiber glass boats with 150

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

@@randolphray7896 There ya go. :) Awesome!

[@jessecooper9795]

@@randolphray7896 that 186 mag is a bad mofo 💪

[@EricRomines]

Nice review! 4 mo in with my 2019 and so far I’m happy with it. I had to take apart and clean out my live well pump which is good now!

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Thank you so much for the comments. I have been blessed so far. :) Stay tuned for the 3 year around this time next year :)

[@ant2400]

Flow-Rite remote drain plug. Easy install.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I will look this up, Anthony! Thank you for the comment, I really do appreciate them.

[@timhafley5177]

Frame shop will fix,axle bent

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I replaced the axle. The entire hub broke its good now!

[@beavisbrowne3497]

I love the 2 year!!! Those wheels scare me! I'd be afraid to tow that a major distance

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I am going to put a different axle on it as soon as I pay for some other items. It is a 2500 pound axle and the weight of the boat alone when fully loaded with me and my gear is right at that weight. I need to go 3500 pound axle and be done with it.

[@martinolsen3607]

I own this same boat but its a 2017 I got in 2016. I havent had any of the trailer issues you are having. On occasion I do have difficulty with the plug, im going to try your method.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Hi Martin! I was SUPER frustrated because it sometimes took me as much as 5 minutes before I could get it on correctly. Now that I have this new method, it takes me seconds. Thank you for your comments.

[@mikebaker1044]

How does it ride choppy water

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I have been extremely happy with how it handles. A couple of weeks ago I was out and it started gusting to something like 30 mph. It did ok, but we did get a little wet.

[@ddm62571]

My 2 yrs old Ranger trailer has been nothing but solid! Sorry you are having problems with yours. I would probably look into a new trailer. Trailer quality is so important considering thats what carrying your investment around.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Hey ddm62571 - thank you for your comments. I totally agree and I am amazed when I tell people I think my trailer is undersized. They are like, no big deal. I am like, hmmm well it is carrying 40,000 worth of both, so it is a big deal, ahahahhaha. I debated on just the axle being upgraded and will still go that route most likely. Thanks again for your comments, I really do appreciate them.

[@americanpatriot-ib8vg]

You know,,, I wonder what triton would say about this to their trailer manufacturer? They should really do something about that trailer axle. Minimal trailer axle for such a nice boat.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

The good news is that Marine Master Trailers is located within a few hours of where I live. The bad news is that it will cost me 400 and some gas to go get the better axle. I actually increased my insurance on the boat because I am concerned it is going to completely snap some day and cause a bad problem. YIKERS. Great point about Triton. This company sells trailers to them apparently, alone with many other major brands. They must have something good about them. I just feel they are underrating the weight of these aluminum boats when they are loaded.

[@randolphray7896]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy i hope u get everything straighted out.i had problems with all my boats most dealers bs dont care back in the day about custermer service.my triton been good still like new kept inside.bass pro does matience triton dealer moved a 10p miles away.triton should take care of it but idk if u had it 2 yrs

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

@@randolphray7896 Exactly. I am afraid customer service (like Chivalry) is a thing of the past.

[@ronniemeador3537]

your axle is two weak i had the same problem get a 3500 pound axle

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Absolutely agree with you. It is in the works. Just TODAY I see I have a grease leak and my wheel hub is now loose. 5-year warranty on Vault hub bearing system, so I hope they will take care of me. ;)

[@jjohnston6645]

Triton and Ranger aluminum were built in the same factory, I don't think you can get a new aluminum Triton anymore.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I actually called Triton and they aren’t building aluminum now. With that said, I suppose when the economy gets straightened out, maybe they will resume. Thank you for your comments 😃

[@bassdaddy1730]

Do they not sell these any more I can't find them new online

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I just called Triton two days ago and found out they are not making aluminum boats. I don't know if it is permanent or temporary, due to labor shortages, etc. Hoping they make them again some day.

[@jessecooper9795]

Don't ruin those damn oe bias ply tires. Buy you some good load range c or d RADIAL trailer tires. Will ride much smoother

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Thank you Jesse. I did notice the other day they aren't too far from needing to be replaced. I will look around next time and hopefully get some good tires. :)

[@jessecooper9795]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy no prob. Can't go wrong with a good radial trailer tire. Get the Maxxis if you cam find them

[@robinw1827]

Just bought a 2016 model and drivers seat ripped exactly where you showed the thread showing. Where did you find replacement seats or upholstery? BTW I watched your reviews before purchasing and found them extremely helpful! Thank you

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

That is great to hear. I am doing the 3 year review very soon. For the replacement. It took 1 year but the dealer was able to get Triton to send the new one. Wanna know what stinks? New one is already ripped terribly. I will have custom seat covers made when I can afford it. I hope that isn’t typical for Triton. So far still very happy!!

[@robinw1827]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy Thank you for responding. Looking forward to your 3 year review!

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I wish I would have added this to this video. Many of you may wonder how I know I am really close to the max weight on this trailer. It didn't make the final video, but I did discuss it. There is a landfill near me, and they have really good scales. I took my truck and boat (with the boat loaded) to them and they weighed both at the same time. Then, I parked the boat and went back across the scale. The difference was around 2600 pounds, roughly. This is within 50 pounds of the max trailer weight. The easy thing to do is put a heavier trailer axle on this baby. :)

[@ericbillington195]

their trailers are junk..same with the ranger aluminum boats, my buddies trailer is actually folding inward like yours, we had to cut off his side bunks because they started to hit the side of boat and rub paint!!! throw that trailer away and go get a galvanized one with a better axel!!!

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I hate to say it, but I tend to agree with you. Paint chipping all over the place in 2 years time. Of course, it was actually chipping prior to the one year mark. There are several complaints I have, but primarily, they are selling a trailer with the boat which is undersized for the weight of the boat. :) Thank you for commenting and yes, different trailer, or at least different axle is coming up. :)

[@jessecooper9795]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy tracker makes the trailers for triton and ranger now. Go figure 🙄

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

@@jessecooper9795 oh no... hahahaha I looked at a Tracker too, but decided to go with The Triton. Hopefully it will continue to hold up.

[@jessecooper9795]

@@PaulsOutdoorAcademy just be sure to do all the preventative maintenance on it

[@benbutlerfishing]

How fast is it with a full tank?

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I had it on the water this evening and had it wide open. full tank and all. Just me, no passengers. I had it at 46 mph. This is GPS checked. The instrument shows around 50 on the nose, but the GPS is more accurate. :) Thank you for the question. :)

[@dakotachamu]

What dash mount are you using for your console graph?

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I purchased my graphs from Hennessy Electronics in Dayton, TN. They had these custom brackets for around 100 from what I recall. They are really good as far as I am concerned and allow for quite a bit of flexibility in mounting your unit. Mine is the 15 inch and it holds it perfect. Hope this helps. If you want more pics please let me know and I will send them.

[@americanpatriot-ib8vg]

Oh by the way your hilarious!

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

I try, sort of. Being dumb is a curse... and a blessing. hahahhahaha

[@rainysunday6186]

Yuck buy a Ranger.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

Too expensive for this man. :) When I pass the Ranger RT series boat on the water, we look at each other as if in a mirror. They look incredibly similar. They did offer the 150 HP Merc package in the RT series, but it was more than I wanted to spend at the time.

[@markela1313]

How much you've spend on this boat n trailer, a lot of money. N it's all not going to well if u got to fix all this on the trailer, n the boat its self. I'm not trying to hate it's just not cool to the customers. That's y alumacraft its better in my opinion. Its cheaper n quality is great.

[@PaulsOutdoorAcademy]

No worries. I think I understand what you are saying. For what you pay for these boats these days you would think they would be top notch, but the reality is the boat I purchased is not much more than an entry-level bass boat. I still expected more from the trailer, but so far it has held up fine with no issues. Thank you for your comments